JOY MEADOWS PRESENTS
When community comes
together, joy multiplies.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
6 o’clock in the evening
12400 170th St., Linwood, KS 66052
Business Casual Attire
Most people think foster care just needs more foster homes.
It needs circles. Neighbors who bring a meal. Caseworkers who stay involved. Volunteers who show up again and again. Donors who make the resources possible.
Circles of Joy is Joy Meadows' annual gathering on the ground where that work happens—an evening of dinner, stories, and art on the property, raising funds for the programs and services that hold children and families steady.
7000+
ONSITE INTERACTIONS IN 2025
WITH KIDS AND FAMILIES
2500+
THERAPY SESSIONS ON SITE BY LICENSED COUNSELORS IN 2025
1300+
CHILDREN SERVED THROUGH THE CLOTHING CLOSET IN 2025
The Evening
6:00 PM Arrival & Property Tour
6:30 PM Reception
7:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Program & Stories
8:15 PM Fund-A-Need
8:45 PM Dessert, Art Auction Close & Fellowship
Every person who walks onto this property becomes part of the circle that holds a child steady, making healing, stability and joy possible.
— Justin & Sarah Oberndorfer, Joy Meadows founders
Reserve Your Seat
$100 per ticket · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Join the circles of support. Every ticket helps provide healing, trauma-informed programs for children and families impacted by foster care.
Tickets available through September 20, or while seats last.
Can’t attend, but still want to give?
Give anytime →
The Details
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12400 170th St., Linwood, KS 66007 in an event tent adjacent to the pavilion.
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Elevated casual — think sundresses and sport coats, boots welcome. The evening takes place at our outdoor covered pavilion, and includes some walking on the beautiful Joy Meadows campus.
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Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available as we experience the property and programs, and a catered meal will be provided for dinner. Gluten-free options will be available as part of the menu for the evening.
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The format is a little bit different each year as we grow, but you can expect to hear stories about real lives being impacted, see the aspects of the Joy Meadows property, and hear from those who serve all while enjoying the beautiful Joy Meadows campus and a delicious dinner with others who have a shared heart for understanding the impact of foster care and adoption.
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Rain or shine — the evening takes place under a tent.
Sponsor the Gala
The circles of support start with you.
A child's stability rarely comes from one person. It comes from circles of support—foster parents who open their homes, caseworkers who stay involved, volunteers who keep showing up.
Sponsors make those circles possible. Your gift doesn't just underwrite one evening—it funds the year of work behind it.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$25,000
Underwrite the evening itself, so every ticket and auction dollar goes straight to programming. Top billing on invitations, website, program, and podium.
CHAMPION CIRCLE
$10,000
A full table at the center of the evening — logo and recognition on the website, program, screen, and podium.
BUILDER CIRCLE
$2,500
A table sign, eight seats, and a place in the program.
ADVOCATE CIRCLE
$5,000
A reserved table for eight, recognition on screen, and in the program.
FRIEND CIRCLE
$1,500
Eight seats, with your name listed on the website and in the program.